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Parser vs Lexer - What's the difference?

parser | lexer |

In computing terms the difference between parser and lexer

is that parser is a computer program that parses while lexer is a computer program that performs lexical analysis.

As nouns the difference between parser and lexer

is that parser is one who parses while lexer is a computer program that performs lexical analysis.

parser

English

(wikipedia parser)

Noun

(en noun)
  • One who parses.
  • (computing) A computer program that parses.
  • Anagrams

    * * * ----

    lexer

    English

    (wikipedia lexer)

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • (computing) A computer program that performs lexical analysis.
  • Synonyms

    * lexical analyzer